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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.27, 1,036.19 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.27, 1,036.19 and 280.13 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.27 : 1,036.19 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.27/1,036.19 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.27x = 1,036.19 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.27x = 290,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,263.42/691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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